Robot Learning Intern

The Robot Learning Lab at Bosch Research Pittsburgh invites skilled robotics research engineers for R&D at the intersection of robotics systems, telemetry / sensor data capture, and machine learning. The role will work closely with internal teams of robotics research scientists, research engineers, and research interns; the role will focus on mocap/teleoperated data-collection, robotics hardware management, robotics station-building, and machine learning engineering — particularly for constructing high-quality datasets that will be used for training robot foundation models and for contributing to methodological development using said models deployed for diverse robot embodiments. ## Tasks - Operate robot teleoperation systems to guide robots through designated tasks, with a careful consideration about smooth, high-quality, and task-relevant motion-capture. - Perform manipulation tasks through teleoperation, extended reality (XR), or human data collection modes, to produce data that captures meaningful object interactions. - Coordinate with the ML team to plan data collection, manage machine availability, and adapt to changing priorities. - Apply systems instincts to identify mechanical inconsistencies, behavioral anomalies, UX gaps, and workflow issues. - Ensure safe operation of all robotics systems, adhering to protocols for both human and machine safety. - Leverage and extend existing robot operation procedures, ensuring safe operation of all robotics systems and adhering to protocols for both human and machine safety. - Develop robot learning methods, leveraging collected data to train robot policies for various challenging tasks on various robot platforms. - Work with team to produce high-quality experiments for academic publications and industrial deployments. - Support team in drafting publications, invention reports, and technical reports. ## Qualifications ## Required Qualification - Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, or related field. - Minimum 3.0 GPA. - 3+ years in testing or using interactive systems (games, simulations, robotics, or related). - Familiarity with various robotics data-collection and retargeting pipelines. - Background in Robot Learning or Robotics R&D. ## Desired Qualification - Ability to master new physical tasks quickly and perform them optimally. - Consistent attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving. - Excellent attention to detail, spatial awareness, and coordination. - Ability to methodically investigate, reproduce, and validate issues. - Enthusiasm, patience, and a drive to improve processes and outcomes. - Adaptability to evolving technologies and quick learning of new systems. - Experience developing / using robotics tools, simulations, data-collection systems, etc. - Extensive experience in working on multiple robot hardware platforms. - Extensive experience with the Linux command line. ## Additional Information Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.